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A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef

Caroline Arnold
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A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1991

Book Brief

Caroline Arnold

A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Great Barrier Reef • Contemporary

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

5-8 years

Lexile Level

1040L

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Super Short Summary

In her nonfiction work, A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef (1988), award-winning children’s author Caroline Arnold describes the diverse lifeforms that make their homes in Australia’s unique Great Barrier Reef. With full-color photographs by Arthur Arnold, the book details coral polyps, various fish, sea stars, and more while emphasizing the importance of preserving this delicate ecosystem.

Informative

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5 ratings

80%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Caroline Arnold's A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef receives praise for its vivid illustrations and engaging depictions of marine life, making it an excellent educational tool for young readers. However, some reviews note that the text could benefit from more depth and detailed explanations of the ecosystem. Overall, it's an attractive introduction to coral reef environments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef?

A reader who enjoys A Walk on the Great Barrier Reef by Caroline Arnold likely has an interest in marine biology, ecology, and environmental conservation. This book would appeal to fans of The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor by Joanna Cole and National Geographic Kids: Ocean Animals by Laura Marsh.

4.3

5 ratings

80%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

48

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Great Barrier Reef • Contemporary

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

5-8 years

Lexile Level

1040L

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